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Asia Pacific is in prime position to take advantage of next-generation manufacturing technologies.
That’s according to a new document from the World Economic Forum. The Readiness for the Future of Production Report 2018 (pdf) identifies Singapore as an ‘early leader’ in its manufacturing transformations. The city-state is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of high-tech goods. To augment its lofty position, the government has put in place a...

Last year saw cryptocurrencies explode into the mainstream.
Bitcoin was the headline-grabber, with a whole host of virtual currencies and payment-related events flying along in the slipstream. These ranged from NASDAQ announcing plans to offer bitcoin-backed futures contracts. Through to Dogecoin – a ‘joke currency’ conceived from an internet meme – reaching a $2 billion market capitalisation.
At the start of 2017, bitcoin prices were under $1,000....

Take a visual voyage into the present and future of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
The infographic below explores trends, patterns and forecasts across the Asia Pacific region. Explore the impact of these next-generation technologies on industries, employees and organisational strategies. Plus as a bonus, explore the '6 facts your business needs to know' and find out how to get a competitive edge for...

The holiday season is under way for many around the world. However, in the world of data, things show no signs of slowing down. And 2018 looks set to be a transformative year in every way. Below we take a look at some of the reasons why. Everything from data centres and volumes, through to industries and technologies.
1. Singapore to grow as a hub
A recent...

In today’s era of disruption and transformation, open banking represents a fundamental shift in the concept of banking. Turning it into an industry where customers can offer their data to third parties, in return for more personalised services.
In the Asia Pacific region, this is happening at high speed. By 2020, 99 out of 100 executives at large banks plan to invest in open banking initiatives....

Consider a standard financial exchange, such as buying property.
Various intermediaries are involved, each requiring fees for their involvement. Whether that’s verifying, querying or confirming a transaction. Naturally, the more links there are in a chain, the more delays are likely to occur. The result is that buyers and sellers are regularly left waiting, without clear knowledge of how things are progressing.
As a digital ledge technology...

It’s official: Private data exchange via interconnection will exceed public internet traffic by 2020.
That’s according to a new report from the world’s largest IBX data centre and colocation provider. Equinix’s latest Global Interconnection Index finds the capacity for business-to-business bandwidth is growing nearly double the rate of the public internet, and 6 times the volume of IP traffic worldwide.
What is interconnection and why is it...

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will undoubtedly have a huge impact on any business concerned with data.
Failure to comply means heavy financial penalties – up to 4% of annual worldwide turnover, or up to EUR20 million, whichever is the greater. The EU describes it as ‘the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years’. Hang on, you might say. This...

We’re now over halfway through a year heralded by IDC as the ‘Dawn of the DX (digital transformation) Economy’.
This is the "inflection point as digital transformation efforts shift from 'project' or 'initiative' status to strategic business imperative," explained Frank Gens, Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst at IDC. "Every (growing) enterprise, regardless of age or industry, must become 'digital native' in the way its executives and...

Interest in driverless cars is high among Asia-Pacific consumers. Over 50% would consider buying or hiring an autonomous vehicle, according to an Intel/Inuit study. Reasons cited include the environment, more enjoyable commuting, and easier parking.
It may be a while before driverless cars are on APAC’s roads. However, there are plenty of initiatives already under way. Let’s take a look at some…
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